SeaDoo Key

Pineedles · 09-17-2005, 08:58 AM

I am preparing to sell my 2001 Seadoo and cannot find the electronic key. As I haven't used the PWC for several years, I have no idea where it might be, first stage of getting older, forgetfulness. Anyway, does anyone have any information as to how I would go about getting a new "key". Is it a generic or specially coded key? Bought the PWC used without any OEM manuals. Thanks.

SIKSUKR · 09-17-2005, 09:45 AM

Why don't you start with contacting a Seadoo dealer.

Senter Cove Guy · 09-17-2005, 09:49 AM

I'm pretty sure you can get a new key from any SeaDoo dealer. They'll need the year, model and serial number of your SeaDoo. I think the cost is around $40. I'd call first just to double check.

Bear Islander · 09-17-2005, 10:10 AM

If it's a 2001 SeaDoo then it will probably have an electronic key built into the kill switch. To get a new key you will have to take the SeaDoo to an authorized dealer and have the keys code programed into the units computer.

If you are the original owner then your name and address are programed into the computer with the key code. If you are not the original owner you may have to prove ownership before they will program a new key.

Aquadeziac · 09-17-2005, 11:00 AM

I want to get a second key for my ski in case of an emergency, and SeaDoo dealer told me I had to bring the machine to the dealer and they connect a lead from their computer to your ski's key port and a second lead to the new DESS key and code the key to the ski. Reather than pull the machine I am just waiting till they winterize it and do it then. Bottom line is it has to go to the dealer.

Pineedles · 09-17-2005, 12:59 PM

I appreciate all of your advise. Taking it in for winterizing at the same time certainly makes the most sense. Anyone have any idea how much I should be asking for it? The former Extreme Marine put a rebuilt motor in it for me and it has "0" hours on it now.

codeman671 · 09-18-2005, 09:24 PM

The keys are about $30 each, when I lost mine earlier in the season I hauled the machine to HK Powersports in Tilton, they programmed it in about 2 minutes and did not charge me and extra service fee.

09-17-2005, 08:58 AM	#1
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	SeaDoo Key I am preparing to sell my 2001 Seadoo and cannot find the electronic key. As I haven't used the PWC for several years, I have no idea where it might be, first stage of getting older, forgetfulness. Anyway, does anyone have any information as to how I would go about getting a new "key". Is it a generic or specially coded key? Bought the PWC used without any OEM manuals. Thanks.

09-17-2005, 09:45 AM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Why don't you start with contacting a Seadoo dealer. __________________ SIKSUKR

09-17-2005, 09:49 AM	#3
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 604 Thanks: 299 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	New Key I'm pretty sure you can get a new key from any SeaDoo dealer. They'll need the year, model and serial number of your SeaDoo. I think the cost is around $40. I'd call first just to double check. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

09-17-2005, 11:00 AM	#5
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I want to get a second key for my ski in case of an emergency, and SeaDoo dealer told me I had to bring the machine to the dealer and they connect a lead from their computer to your ski's key port and a second lead to the new DESS key and code the key to the ski. Reather than pull the machine I am just waiting till they winterize it and do it then. Bottom line is it has to go to the dealer. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

09-17-2005, 12:59 PM	#6
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 669 Times in 368 Posts	Thanks All I appreciate all of your advise. Taking it in for winterizing at the same time certainly makes the most sense. Anyone have any idea how much I should be asking for it? The former Extreme Marine put a rebuilt motor in it for me and it has "0" hours on it now.

09-17-2005, 10:10 AM	#4
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	If it's a 2001 SeaDoo then it will probably have an electronic key built into the kill switch. To get a new key you will have to take the SeaDoo to an authorized dealer and have the keys code programed into the units computer. If you are the original owner then your name and address are programed into the computer with the key code. If you are not the original owner you may have to prove ownership before they will program a new key.

09-18-2005, 09:24 PM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,523 Thanks: 222 Thanked 823 Times in 494 Posts	The keys are about $30 each, when I lost mine earlier in the season I hauled the machine to HK Powersports in Tilton, they programmed it in about 2 minutes and did not charge me and extra service fee.

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